Originally Posted by
whenaminotme?
They can see me plenty. I wouldn't waste my time with anything less, nor is anything more necessary. With streetlights galore they can already see me. The point is to stand out from, say by flashing, rather than compete with the streetlights. I hazard a guess that a streelight is probably more powerful than anything you can strap onto a bike.
I often drive a delivery truck for work through hipsterville at night. I cannot see people with weak lights (or none at all) until I am right on them which means if I wasnt paying attention (or if the rider was an idiot), I'd run them over on accident. injury, death, medical bills, lawsuit, insurance wraggling, police reports, etc etc all because dumbass cyclists decide not to throw down $40 on a quality front/rear light...or spend that money on knogs because they prefer design over power.
And a bicycle light should stand out from the streetlights and building lights and car lights. They need to be bright because they will not be noticed otherwise.
If you're concerned with your safety, a decent light should be utilized. knogs simply do not fit the bill.